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On 1 October 2023, new Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) obligations commenced for residential and non-residential development offering improved measures to attain the required new energy standards. BASIX standards were established in 2004 for improved energy and thermal efficiency in residential and non-residential buildings. The Sustainable Building State Environment Planning Policy (SEPP) allows developers and homeowners…

As a consequence of recent legislative changes, Revenue NSW has provided key details for 2024 land tax year preparation for property purchasers as follows: Notice of assessments to be issued sooner From 3 January 2024, the 2024 land tax notice of assessments will commence being issued. Where property settlements are due in the first week…

The Statutory Declarations Amendment Act 2023 (Cth), allowing Commonwealth statutory declarations to be made and witnessed electronically, has received Royal Assent. The amendments will commence on 1 January 2024. In addition to allowing for electronic signing and remote witnessing, the amendments introduce a new way of executing Commonwealth statutory declarations through a digital verification process conducted on…